Caelum
Caelum is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Heaven, sky, or chisel.
Origin and history
Caelum is a modern male name of Latin origin, meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'. It is also the name of a faint southern constellation introduced in the 18th century. In the United States, it has seen increased interest in recent years as a rare, nature- and celestial-inspired choice.
Popularity in the United States
928 babies in the United States have been named Caelum since 1880. It ranks #3750 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1500.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.7 %)
- TX (31.6 %)
- NY (10 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- VA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 100 |
| 2010-2019 | 382 |
| 2020-2029 | 430 |
Fun facts
- Caelum is the name of a southern sky constellation defined in the 1750s by French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille.
- The word 'caelum' in classical Latin literally refers to the sky or the heavens.